Effects of aging on hand function

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that increasing age has a negative effect on hand function in studies using subjects between 20 and 35 years of age and between 65 and 79 years of age. Negative effects included reduced finger and hand strength, ability to control and maintain pinch force and posture, hand sensation, and manual speed.

Statistical Data Included, Usage, Motor ability, Motor skills, Hand, Health risk assessment, Grip strength

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Effects of aging, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy on forearm skin elasticity in women

Article Abstract:

The decline per year in skin elasticity in postmenopausal women and the increase in elasticity due to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) over 12 months is examined. Skin elasticity declined by 0.55 percent per year after menopause while it increased by 5.2 percent with the use of 12 months of HRT

Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Hormone therapy, Skin, Dosage and administration, Postmenopausal women, Hormone replacement therapy

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Aging in the United Kingdom and Europe---- A snapshot of the future ?

Article Abstract:

An effort made to study the characteristics of population like disabilities, medical status using Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), in different countries is presented.

United Kingdom, Europe, Surveys, Population density

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